City Council

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 22, 2012 CONTINUED MEETING OF THE CARTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL (Continued from May 8, 2012) Including Rezoning Hearing at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers with Mayor Charles W. Mausey presiding. He called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Charles W. Mausey Mayor Present Michele A. Edwards City Clerk Present Mary Jane Fuller Deputy City Clerk Absent Mark Carney City Treasurer Present Phyllis Emery Alderman/Ward 4 Present Tom Gentry Alderman/Ward 1 Present John Gooden Alderman/Ward 3 Present Mike Helfrich Alderman/Ward 2 Present James Houseworth Alderman/Ward 1 Absent Jacob Rendleman Alderman/Ward 2 Present Brad Robinson Alderman/Ward 4 Present Tony Trombino Alderman/Ward 3 Present The Mayor declared a quorum present. Others present were: Curt Oetjen, Kamper Supply; Bill Kirk, Zoning/Planning Board; Jim Adams, Codes Enforcement and Building Inspector; Southern Illinoisan Reporter. REZONING HEARING – JOHN ALLEMAN - 6:30 P.M. The Mayor opened the hearing by explaining that John Alleman owns a seven acre tract of property across from Cannon Park that has always been zoned AG. This property has always been an apartment complex. He asked John Alleman to explain his future plans for this property. John explained that he plans to build a one-story complex on the south side of his property with 1 bedroom apartments. He Continued Meeting of the Carterville City Council Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Page 2 explained that he rents to graduate students, young adults and some John Logan students who are looking for a quiet place to live. He is planning to build two additional apartment buildings on this property that are 2 bedroom apartments. The Mayor explained that we received a letter from the Planning/Zoning Board approving this change to R-3. He also stated that we received one negative letter from a resident of Cottonwood Drive who objected to the change because she felt that the City could not handle the growth. Tony Trombino explained that he is very hurt by the letter that was sent regarding this change. The Mayor indicated that we must respect the views of citizens and any change in our growth is difficult for some residents to accept. The Mayor closed the hearing at 6:37 p.m. The Mayor opened regular session of the City Council at 6:38 p.m. Motion 27: Rendleman moved and Emery seconded to approve the rezoning of the John Alleman property located and North Greenbriar Road and Briarwood Drive from AG to R-3. A roll call vote was taken, and all present voted yea. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor thanked John Alleman for all he does to support our community and the children of Southern Illinois. His contributions do not go unnoticed. John Alleman has been asked by his tenants to build storage units for his tenants. The Mayor indicated that this would require a building permit. Mr. Alleman has some concerns about building these storage units and wanted an opinion from the Council. Brad Robinson indicated that this could cause a problem with zoning because this would be a commercial development because rent would be charged for these units. Motion 28: Helfrich moved and Gooden seconded to pass Resolution No. R395-12, A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE in the amount of $20,000.00. A roll call vote was taken, and all present voted yea. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Jake Rendleman left the meeting at 6:47 p.m. The Mayor explained that we have received another request for a rezoning or variance at 1118 N. Division Street. The property is owned by Jason Orendoff and there is presently a trailer on this lot. The owner wants to replace this trailer with a manufactured home in an R-1. Brad Robinson asked if the owner would have to obtain signatures within 300 feet of the property. It was suggested that Jim Adams give the Orendoff’s a petition and ask that they complete this before the hearing and that they request a zoning Continued Meeting of the Carterville City Council Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Page 3 variance rather than a zoning change. The Mayor suggested that this be placed on the agenda for June 12, 2012 meeting so that the hearing could be set at a later date. Jim Adams will get the necessary information regarding adjoining property and talk to Jason Orendoff about the process. Motion 29: Helfrich moved and Gooden seconded to approve the I.D.O.T. paperwork on the 2012 maintenance program: Maintenance Engineering to be Performed by a Consulting Engineer $ 1.250.00 Municipal Estimate of Maintenance Costs $17,648.00 A roll call vote was taken, and all present voted yea. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Motion 30: Helfrich moved and Emery seconded to pass Ordinance No. 1322-12. AN ORDINANCE REGARDING DOGS OR ANIMALS OF ANY KIND AT ATHLETIC FIELDS, SPORTING EVENTS OR IN JAMES STREET PARK LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CARTERVILLE, ILLINOIS. A roll call vote was taken, and all present voted yea. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Motion 27: Helfrich moved and Gooden seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted yea and the Mayor dismissed the meeting at 7:05 p.m. ___________________________ Next Ordinance No. 1323-12 Michele A. Edwards, City Clerk ___________________________ Next Resolution No. R396-12 Charles W. Mausey, Mayor